Watch the sky: Here's when to view this year's Strawberry Moon

Abigail Rosenthal, GateHouse Media

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Jun 17, 2019 at 12:06 PM

A sweet start to summer will appear in the sky June 17. Head outside tonight for a view of this year's full Strawberry Moon.

While the full moon of June does have a special name, it won't look like an actual berry — the name "Strawberry Moon" actually comes from the Algonquin tribe, who used the full moon's appearance to mark the start of the short strawberry picking season, according to The Old Farmer's Almanac.

The Strawberry Moon marks the last full moon of spring before the summer solstice on June 21.

To see the full peak of the moon, head outside at 4:30 a.m. EST, according to NASA. But that won't be the only time for a spectacular view of the Strawberry Moon.

"My favorite time to watch the full moon is as it is rising over the eastern horizon. When the moon is low on the horizon, it allows you to capture the view with objects in the foreground, making the moon appear bigger," CNN meteorologist Judson Jones said.

If you look a little above the moon, you can spot a bright object — Jupiter. While opposition occurred on June 10, the planet is still in a prime position for the month. Grab a pair of binoculars for an even more impressive view.

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